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What does it look like to keep showing up for your life while you’re still in treatment?In this episode of the WE GOT THIS podcast, Elissa sits down with Broadway performer and cancer thriver Kara Lindsay. Since her diagnosis in October 2024, Kara has been navigating treatment while continuing to show up as a mom, a wife, and an artist.This conversation is about what it actually looks like to live in the middle of it. Holding fear and joy at the same time. Staying connected to who you are while everything feels uncertain. And finding moments of light, even on the hardest days.At WE GOT THIS, we believe stories like Kara’s help people feel less alone and more understood in their own experience.About Kara Lindsay:Kara Lindsay is a Broadway performer known for her roles as Glinda in Wicked, Cynthia Weil in Beautiful, and Katherine Plumber in the original Broadway cast of Newsies. Her work spans Broadway, national tours, television, and film, including appearances on Murphy Brown, ABC’s Schoolhouse Rock! 50th Anniversary Singalong, and The Disney Family Singalong: Volume II. She holds a BFA from Carnegie Mellon University.Kara was diagnosed with cancer in October 2024 and is currently in treatment, continuing to navigate life as a mother, wife, and artist.Follow Kara: @karalindsay1Kara Lindsay & Elissa Kalver are joining forces for We Got This — a benefit concert of song and stories supporting the cancer community. All proceeds benefit WeGotThis.org, the first ever cancer registry founded by Elissa Kalver to support patients through every step of their journey. 🎭🤍 Tickets available here: https://thegreenroom42.venuetix.com/showdetails/PeC32qpJ4XcgHxHZLDgV/Q5daoXFDqqMgXGd2gy9tIn this episode, we talk about:• Living in treatment, not just after it• Balancing motherhood, marriage, and a creative career during cancer• Holding onto identity when everything shifts• Finding moments of joy in the middle of uncertainty• The role of community in getting through hard seasonsWatch the full episode on YouTubeSubscribe for more conversations with thrivers, experts, and advocates.

In this episode of WE GOT THIS, Elissa Kalver sits down with Sarah Clark, Executive Director of Blood Cancer United – Greater Los Angeles (formerly the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society), for a powerful conversation about what real cancer support can look like for patients and caregivers.Sarah shares how her personal connection to blood cancer led her into nonprofit work, and how Blood Cancer United helps people navigate cancer through patient education, financial support, clinical trial guidance, nutrition support, and one-on-one connection programs.Together, Elissa and Sarah talk about the very real gaps patients face after diagnosis — from medical debt and treatment logistics to caregiver access and the emotional weight of trying to do it all alone. They also dive into why collaboration between cancer organizations matters, how support systems can change outcomes, and why no one should have to navigate cancer without resources or community.This episode is an important listen for anyone facing cancer, supporting a loved one, or looking for trusted cancer resources that go beyond the basics.In this episode, they discuss:What Blood Cancer United offers for patients and caregiversHow the organization’s Information Resource Center supports people in real timeFinancial assistance options, including copay help, hardship support, travel assistance, and medical debt counselingNutrition support and why some services are available beyond blood cancersThe power of peer support through programs like First ConnectionWhy patients often miss out on free resources simply because they do not know they existHow WE GOT THIS and other nonprofit organizations can work together to better support the cancer communityThe importance of community, advocacy, and connection during diagnosis, treatment, and survivorshipWhy caregiver support remains one of the biggest unmet needs in cancer careAbout Sarah ClarkSarah Clark is the Executive Director of Blood Cancer United – Greater Los Angeles and has spent more than 15 years serving the blood cancer community in a variety of roles. With a strong background in fundraising, community engagement, and patient support, Sarah is passionate about connecting patients and families with the resources they need most. Her work is deeply personal, shaped by family experiences with leukemia and a long-standing commitment to helping no one face cancer alone.Resources MentionedBlood Cancer Unitedhttps://bloodcancerunited.org/Blood Cancer United Information Resource Centerhttps://bloodcancerunited.org/resources/patientsWE GOT THIS Resource Directory at wegotthis.orghttps://wegotthis.org/collections/resourcesSupport for blood cancer patients, caregivers, nutrition guidance, financial assistance, and medical debt counselingHotline: Call an Information Specialist Highly trained oncology social workers and nurses. +1-800-955-4572 (Monday–Friday 9 a.m.–9 p.m. ET)About WE GOT THISWE GOT THIS exists to make navigating cancer a little less overwhelming — and a lot more supported.In addition to the podcast, WE GOT THIS offers free resources for the cancer community, including:A Free Gift RegistryA Recommendations Shop with vetted products for cancer patients and caregiversA Free Resources Directory with trusted organizations, support services, and educationExplore everything at wegotthis.orgConnectFollow WE GOT THIS on social: @wegotthisorgFollow Blood Cancer United on social: @bloodcancerunited

Facing cancer can feel isolating, overwhelming, and filled with uncertainty — but no one should have to navigate that journey alone.In this episode of WE GOT THIS, host Elissa Kalver sits down with Kenny Perkins, widely known as Your Cancer Guy and founder of All Talk Oncology.For over two decades, Kenny has dedicated his life to empowering cancer patients and their families through open conversations, connection, and personalized support. Drawing from both professional experience and his own personal journey with cancer, Kenny works to ensure that no patient or loved one feels alone while navigating diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship.Through his platform, All Talk Oncology, Kenny helps cancer fighters build resilience, challenge limiting beliefs, and create strong support systems that make a meaningful difference during the healing process.In this conversation, Elissa and Kenny explore:• Why connection and honest conversation matter in cancer care • The emotional realities patients and caregivers often face • How strong support systems help people navigate diagnosis and treatment • The role of mindset, resilience, and community in the cancer journey • Why meaningful dialogue can help break down fear and isolationKenny also shares the mission behind All Talk Oncology and how he has helped thousands of cancer fighters feel supported, heard, and empowered throughout their journey.This episode is designed for cancer thrivers, caregivers, and anyone supporting someone through cancer who wants to better understand the importance of connection, advocacy, and community in the healing process.🎧 WE GOT THIS is a free resource bringing expert insight and meaningful conversations to the cancer community — without the copay.

Ep. 2 On this episode of WE GOT THIS, host Elissa Kalver sits down with Dena Goldberg, MS, CGC — widely known as Dena DNA — to break down cancer genetics, genetic risk, and why access to genetic testing should be clearer, more inclusive, and easier to understand.Dena is a board-certified genetic counselor, science communicator, and healthcare thought leader dedicated to making complex genetics approachable and empowering. Formerly the Endowed Counselor of Hereditary Gastrointestinal Cancer Prevention at UCSF, she now runs a media brand focused on normalizing genetic education and proactive health decision-making.In this conversation, Elissa and Dena explore:What cancer genetics actually means — and what it doesn’tHow genetic variants influence cancer risk without determining outcomesWho genetic testing is for (and why outdated criteria limit access)The role of preventive and proactive genetic testingWhy education — not fear — should guide health decisionsHow storytelling and media help people understand their DNA without overwhelmDena also shares how her personal experiences as a patient, sibling, IVF patient, and parent shape her mission to humanize genetic counseling and advocate for better access to testing and care.This episode is designed for cancer thrivers, caregivers, and anyone curious about genetic testing, hereditary cancer risk, and proactive health — delivered with clarity, compassion, and expert-backed insight.🎧 The WE GOT THIS podcast is a free resource created to make expert conversations accessible — without the copay.

In the very first episode of WE GOT THIS (the Podcast), host Elissa Kalver sits down with Dr. Krystle Zuniga, PhD, RD, CSO, LD — a board-certified specialist in oncology nutrition with over 14 years of experience in cancer research, education, and clinical care.Dr. Z breaks down why nutrition matters during and after cancer, how liver health plays a critical role in treatment and recovery, and what cancer thrivers and caregivers need to watch out for when choosing supplements — especially in an industry full of misinformation.Together, Elissa and Dr. Z cover:Why nutrition is foundational in cancer care and survivorshipHow liver health impacts detoxification, treatment tolerance, and overall wellnessCommon red flags when evaluating supplements marketed to cancer patientsWhy “natural” doesn’t always mean “safe”How to approach nutrition decisions with confidence, not fearThis episode is designed to educate, empower, and support — without overwhelm, judgment, or a copay.Whether you’re navigating treatment, living in survivorship, caring for someone you love, or simply looking for credible cancer wellness information, this conversation will help you make more informed decisions rooted in science, empathy, and clarity.🎧 WE GOT THIS is a free resource created to make expert insight accessible to cancer thrivers, caregivers, and supporters because everyone deserves trustworthy information.🔗 Learn more about Dr. Z's work at cancernutritionhq.com 📲 Follow her on social: @cancernutritionhqAbout wegotthis.org WE GOT THIS exists to make navigating cancer a little less overwhelming — and a lot more supported.In addition to this podcast, we offer free resources created specifically for the cancer community, including:🎁 A Free Gift Registry — so friends and family can give what’s actually helpful🛍️ A Recommendations Shop — vetted products curated with cancer patients and caregivers in mind📚 A Free Resources Directory — trusted tools, support, and education all in one placeEverything is designed to reduce guesswork, save energy, and support cancer thrivers and caregivers with care and intention.Explore all free offerings at wegotthis.org👉 If this episode helped you, follow the podcast and share it with someone who could use support today.